JOSHUA TOLSON
WINCHESTER
Summary
Highly motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics & Planning Specialist
American Welding & Gas
Lexington
01.2023 - Current
- Communicated regularly with drivers regarding any changes in their assigned routes.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Trained drivers on handheld devices to enhance delivery accuracy.
- Conducted route analysis to decrease distribution costs.
- Analyzed data to identify areas for improvement in routing efficiency.
- Planned routes for drivers in order to maximize efficiency while minimizing travel time.
- Assisted in budgeting process by providing cost estimates for various repairs or replacements.
- Scheduled routine maintenance on vehicles, including oil changes, brake repairs, and liftgate repairs.
Distribution Manager
American Welding & Gas
Lexington
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Manage day to day distribution of products
- Reinforce a safe working environment
- Train drivers on company SOP’s
- Plan routes around vacation and holidays
- Review and conduct interviews for open positions
- Scheduled regular maintenance for vehicles used in delivery operations.
- Scheduled and coordinated daily routes for drivers.
- Investigated any accidents or incidents occurring during deliveries.
Branch Support
American Welding & Gas
10.2017 - 01.2021
- Supplied branch and plant coverage
- Assisted with inventory
- Managed PTO calendar
- Assisted with loading and unloading trucks as needed when staffing was short or during peak periods of activity.
- Dispatched drivers according to branch demand.
Fill Plant Supervisor
American Welding & Gas
11.2015 - 10.2017
- Supervised team of employees, guaranteeing consistent performance and accountability
- Ensured maintenance of quality control
- Guaranteed proper and timely fulfillment of orders
Fill Plant Operator
Scott Gross
06.2013 - 11.2015
- Executed filling of cylinders in alignment with company specifications.
- Executed fill log completion
- Monitored gauges, indicators, and meters to ensure optimal performance of plant systems.
Material Handler
Scott Gross
01.2012 - 06.2013
- Executed safe loading and unloading procedures for delivery trucks
- Fulfilled branch orders
- Conducted safe forklift operations
- Managed hazardous materials in accordance with established guidelines.
Skills
- Understanding of store policies
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Team management
- Time optimization
- Product knowledge
- Route optimization
- Problem solving
Timeline
Logistics & Planning Specialist
American Welding & Gas
01.2023 - Current
Distribution Manager
American Welding & Gas
01.2021 - 12.2022
Branch Support
American Welding & Gas
10.2017 - 01.2021
Fill Plant Supervisor
American Welding & Gas
11.2015 - 10.2017
Fill Plant Operator
Scott Gross
06.2013 - 11.2015
Material Handler
Scott Gross
01.2012 - 06.2013
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